Grievous Angels - Miles on the Rail - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Currently residing in Melbourne, The Balky Mule comes from the UK and is the alias of Sam Jones; a highly talented, self-taught multi-instrumentalist. Sam has been a key member of the vibrant Bristol post-rock scene for the past decade, playing in numerous bands including MOVIETONE, CRESCENT, FLYING SAUCER ATTACK and MINOTAUR SHOCK.

Acclaimed by the international music press as a Inchvirtuoso of astonishing brillianceInch and a Inchthoroughly poetic artistInch (Dr Joachim Kaiser, Süddeutsche Zeitung), Luiza Borac has established herself as one of the most charismatic artists of her generation. Based in Germany, this Romanian pianist has won over 30 prizes and accolades, including First Prize in the Mendelssohn Competition in Berlin and the Viotti-Valsesia International Music Competition in Italy, the silver medal at the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition in Salt Lake City, the debut prize at Carnegie Hall, New York, the Prix d'Oslo, the Grieg Prize and the audience prize in the International Edvard Grieg Piano Competition in Oslo. Luiza Borac has been celebrated as Incha dream of a pianistInch (Rondo), Incha worthy ambassador for a geniusInch (Music & Vision) and a pianist of Inchsubtle but absolute masteryInch (BBC Music Magazine). Gramophone has commented that InchBorac's only substantial rival is Dinu Lipatti in the Third SonataInch and Hi-Fi has noted that InchLuiza Borac creates an extraordinary sense of identification with the music... a revelationInch. The UNESCO city of Albi has awarded her the honorific title of InchAmbassadrice de la Cité épiscopaleInch and also it's medal of honor in recognition of her involvement in PolioPlus, an international project run by Rotary with the aim of eradicating polio. Her double album , featuring compositions by the legendary pianist Dinu Lipatti, forms part of her collaboration with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and includes the first ever recordings of several works. This received a five-star from BBC Music Magazine and, with the highest possible score of 18 stars, was rated best CD in the bimonthly publication Piano News.

2009 . The sequel to the 2003 classic Canciones de la Rockola, Rockola 2 brings US more classics delivered with the unmistakable harmonies and sound from the four brothers Arreola who comprise Los Palominos.